No. 18,033 in Russian
формальным
The Russian word "формальным" means "formal" or "related to form, structure, or procedure."
In a sentence
Эта встреча была формальным мероприятием.
This meeting was a formal event.
Describes an event adhering to formalities or structured etiquette.
Он сделал формальное замечание студенту по поводу опоздания.
He made a formal remark to the student about being late.
Refers to an official or professionally appropriate comment.
Эти объяснения были только формальными, без настоящего содержания.
These explanations were only formal, without real substance.
Indicates superficial adherence to procedures without meaningful content.
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